Long-tail Tit

Went out for an early walk this morning above and along the reservoir. I thought I'd better get out early as it looked like it was going to be a wet day. I had a wonderful time hearing and seeing lots of birds even managing to get my best shots of a kestrel. I've put them in an album on Flickr as I'm running out of extras already!

I would've blipped the kestrel until I saw this cute Long-tail tit in the oak tree that hangs over the pond. I was standing above it at the top of the steps between some gorse. It was a great vantage point as it gave me a clear view enabling me to get a few shots. 

The weather is of course brightening up now but the rain is still forecast for late afternoon.